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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
May. 31, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Craig D. Eley, Lincoln, NE (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 7/534 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 7/534 ;
Abstract
A fluid handling system is disclosed having a swivel for connecting a stationary fluid source line to a fluid service line that is wound upon a reel. A rotor cap secures the fluid source line and a rotor within the swivel in position, allowing a housing within the swivel to freely rotate with the fluid service line and reel. The swivel is coupled to the fluid source line using a crimping ferrule to eliminate the necessity of predisposing mating components on the fluid source line. The swivel is further provided with seals that reduce the incidence of bunching and tear due to the reduction in drag imposed on the seals.